
Wellington Tavares Gomes Cardoso
Wellington Tavares Gomes Cardoso was arrested for committing fraud against a French tourist in Copacabana, where he charged R$ 8,246.40 for two caipirinhas, claiming he could only accept credit card payments. This incident, known as the 'golpe da maquininha,' highlighted his prior criminal history involving theft and drug possession.
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Wellington Tavares Gomes Cardoso was arrested for defrauding a French tourist in Copacabana.
Homem é preso após cobrar mais de R$ 8 mil de turista francês por duas caipirinhas em CopacabanaO Globo·
Brazil· 2026-07-20
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